15. YUL Solidarity-Pt.1 — Hey Eric

About this episode

Olivier introduces Éric, who discusses his play about chemsex and his journey to sobriety.

Olivier introduces Éric, a playwright and community advocate prominent in Montreal’s chemsex scene. Éric explains how his play, “Ces regards amoureux de garçons altérés”, captures the raw intensity of a 72-hour sauna session. Writing while active allowed him to portray the experience's complexity—not just the struggle, but the pleasure and the search for connection. Éric also reflects on his decade-long journey to sobriety, viewing chemsex less as a problem and more as a "solution" to underlying issues at the time. He emphasizes that his past forced him to confront his truth, ultimately allowing him to be fully present for others today.If you’re looking for support, please explore our list of Chemsex resources/services.

People in this episode

Host: Olivier

Guest: Éric

Topics covered

• chemsex
• sobriety
• community advocacy
• theater
• personal journey

Keywords

• chemsex
• sobriety
• theater
• community
• Montreal

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ces regards amoureux de garçons altérés

Places: Montreal

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